Motorcyclists face a level of risk no other driver on the road experiences. They have little protection in a collision, and negligent drivers often fail to see them at all. Certain locations across St. Louis see these crashes far more often than others.
The St. Louis motorcycle accident lawyers at Buchanan, Williams & O’Brien investigate crash scenes, work with accident reconstruction experts, and pursue compensation from the parties who may be held liable.
Motorcycle cases carry their own challenges, from biased assumptions about riders to injuries that are often more severe than in other vehicle collisions. Our attorneys build your case around the facts, not the stereotypes.
High-Risk Locations for St. Louis Motorcycle Accidents
St. Louis has various commuter routes with heavy peak-hour congestion. Those areas correspond with above-average risk for motorcycle accidents. Many of these locations also rank high for other types of motor vehicle accidents, including those affecting pedestrians and bicyclists.
Gravois Avenue (Highway 30)
Gravois Avenue functions as a major arterial with a complex mix of users, including pedestrians, cyclists, bus riders, and vehicular traffic. Missouri’s Department of Transportation has identified the corridor as having a crash history above the statewide average, particularly for injuries and fatalities. On September 1, 2025, St. Louis Metropolitan Police reported a fatal motorcycle collision at the intersection of Gravois Avenue and South Compton Avenue.
Jefferson Avenue
Jefferson Avenue is one of the corridors targeted by the City of St. Louis’s Principal Arterial Traffic Safety Enhancements program, a $46 million initiative addressing safety concerns across the city’s most heavily traveled arterial roads. On June 16, 2024, two motorcyclists were killed in a collision with a vehicle at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Utah Street.
Kingshighway Boulevard
Kingshighway Boulevard is one of the most heavily trafficked corridors in St. Louis, and its intersections present recurring hazards for motorcyclists.
At Lindell Boulevard, Kingshighway serves as the main entrance to Forest Park, drawing a mix of vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Traffic and circulation data for the area show that Kingshighway intersections carry traffic volumes several times higher than nearby cross streets, with recorded pedestrian collisions near the Lindell intersection. Motorcyclists navigating this mix of merging traffic are especially vulnerable when a vehicle fails to yield the right of way.
At Highway 40 (I-64), Kingshighway carries some of its highest daily traffic volumes in the city, adding to the risks motorcyclists face at this interchange.
Grand Boulevard & Forest Park Avenue
Grand Boulevard and Forest Park Avenue form one of the most congested intersections in St. Louis, where traffic from Interstate 64 spills directly into city streets. Six lanes converge at this intersection, and Missouri’s Department of Transportation has proposed changes that would route additional highway traffic through it, adding to the congestion that already exists.
Multiple Parties May Share Liability
Many St. Louis motorcycle accidents involve more than one vehicle, and identifying all potential defendants is part of building a claim. Depending on the circumstances, liability may extend beyond the other driver to include a vehicle owner who allowed an unsafe or unlicensed driver to operate the vehicle, an employer if the at-fault driver was working at the time of the crash, or a parts manufacturer if a mechanical defect, such as a brake or tire failure, contributed to the collision.
The city of St. Louis may also be held liable if road design, signal timing, inadequate signage, or a lack of maintenance played a role in the crash. Because motorcyclists have less protection than occupants of other vehicles, hazards like potholes, debris, or poor lane markings that a car might absorb without incident can cause a motorcyclist to lose control of their bike.
Contact a St. Louis Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
If you were seriously injured due to driver negligence or recklessness, an experienced St. Louis motorcycle accident attorney at Buchanan, Williams & O’Brien, P.C. can investigate your case and pursue the compensation you may be owed. For over forty years, our attorneys have represented motorcyclists across St. Louis. After a serious accident, insurers move quickly to protect their bottom line. You need an attorney who moves just as fast to protect yours.
Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation today. Because we work on a contingency basis, you pay no fee unless we recover compensation for you.